Historically, Reston was notable for embracing mixed-use, walkable development at a time when the conventional wisdom said it was better to drive everywhere. So why don't residents want it to fulfill its original inclusive vision? Keep reading…

Amazon wants to construct a second corporate campus, which will be a "full equal" to the existing one in Seattle. Three Washington region bids made the final cut: DC, Northern Virginia, and Montgomery County. Keep reading…

Councilmembers regularly say they appreciate the walkable urbanism of DC, value transit, and want affordable housing. But this vote ignores the fact that if public spending favors driving and shortchanges transit accessibility and affordable housing, the end result will match. Keep reading…

Ward 7 and 8 residents are demanding that the city improve access to healthy, affordable food in their neighborhoods. They want additional funding for grocery store and co-op development, and hope to maintain and expand existing food access programs. Keep reading…

The Wharf, a giant new development on the Southwest Waterfront, is perhaps the clearest example of a "instant neighborhood" in the District to date. Its success or failure will be watched closely for lessons in urban development. Keep reading…

What’s in your wallet? It’s more than just a popular slogan now that some area restaurants are going or have already gone cashless (meaning they don't accept cash), which puts some customers in a bind. Beyond limiting dining options, going cashless also has broader implications for low income citizens. Keep reading…

Along Connecticut Avenue in Cleveland Park, there's a service lane whose best use has long been the subject of debate, along with an intersection that's very difficult for pedestrians to navigate. The District Department of Transportation's plan for the area would keep the lane for cars but also work to slow driving speeds. It would also re-do the intersection to make it much easier to walk through. Keep reading…

The space around DC's convention center, which takes up several blocks between 7th and 9th Streets NW, is pretty barren. But Events DC, which owns the site, recently unveiled plans to liven up the gargantuan facility. Keep reading…

Wards 7 and 8 are rich with cultural institutions, from THEARC to Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum to the Gateway Pavilion at Saint Elizabeths East Campus. Yet there is not a single independent bookstore east of the Anacostia River. Can this change? Will it? Keep reading…

Retail stores are closing shop around the country. Could the rise of internet fashion, where you don't need to be anywhere in person, be part of the reason why? Tokyo wants to get rid of overhead wires before the Olympics come, and it's more of the same with Trump and transit. Check out what’s happening around the country in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…